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Watercress (Nasturtium officinale), potted plant, organic
$8.50
Family: Mustard (Brassicaceae)
Hardy to Zones 5 to 10
(Poor Man’s Wasabi) Perennial semiaquatic plant. Native to all temperate regions of the world. Grows best in cool, running water. The leaves may be added sparingly to salads. They have a very peppery taste to them. Traditional uses: Cancer preventive, immune enhancing, source of Vitamin K, C and calcium. Spring tonic. Transplant to pondside, streamside or moist area, at a spacing of 1 foot apart. They will grow and cover the area with a lush carpet of green.
Potted plant, Certified Organically Grown
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Question
cowensby0513 –
What size of a pot are your herbs and plants?
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Richo Cech –
this varies according to root type and species and also according to maturity of the planting. the really good answer to this question is, “sufficiently sized to promote the continued vigor of the plant.” the other answer is starting at 3 inches and going up to 3 gallons. r
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Auntie Jewels –
So, it’s best to plant by a stream…ie cool running water? Would it grow well in an area that stays moist and shady
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Richo Cech –
Hello Auntie, It is true, one can grow watercress in moist soil in the shade to part sun. We often grow potted watercress for sale and this is really no different. r
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cowensby0513 –
I’m in really hot zone 9B with 100 ? plus temperatures and I am growing watercress using a drip system and keeping it watered deeply two times a day at five in the morning and evening so that it has time to dry out some before night. It’s doing great and I’m letting it flower and go to seed.
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cowensby0513 –
P.S. Forgot to mention, I have it where it gets morning sun and afternoon shade because of the heat
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